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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.88, 764.81 and 167.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.88, 764.81 and 167.88 is: 251.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.88 : 764.81 = 167.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.88/764.81 = 167.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.88x = 764.81 × 167.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.88x = 128,396.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,396.30/509.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.82

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